Cobb County Courthouse, Marietta, Georgia

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Cobb County

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Population

775,2082024

Higher than communities in Georgia

Household income

$102,7382024

More favorable than communities in Georgia

Home value

$407,2002024

More favorable than communities in Georgia

Unemployment

3.2%2026

Similar to communities in Georgia

Violent crime

2162023

Similar to communities in Georgia

Work from home

23.6%2024

Higher than communities in Georgia

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Pensions

Cobb County pension report: funded ratio 62.4%; board lowers assumed return to 7.20%

Roger Tutterow presented the 2025 pension report, reporting a funded ratio of 62.4%, describing portfolio targets (about 65% equities) and outlining a planned, phased reduction of the actuarial assumed return from 7.25% to 7.20%.

Cobb County — Nov 11, 2026

Cobb County honors local organizations: Make‑A‑Wish donation, BBR Indie Films Day and Cabrera family recognition

Nov 11, 2026

Cobb commissioners uphold denial of alcohol server permit after contested appeal

Nov 11, 2026

Board approves several DOT contracts, reports SPLOST savings totaling about $1.83 million

Nov 11, 2026

Commissioners declare Operation Green Light week; public comments press for veterans memorial progress

Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Recognition

Chairwoman Lisa Cubitt honors service members in opening remarks

Nov 10, 2026

Ballot Reconciliation

Cobb County board begins pre-certification review after precinct-level mismatches in Jarvis counts

Nov 7, 2026

Records Access

Board members clash over whether precinct files should be provided electronically during review

Nov 7, 2026

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What stands out in Cobb County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Cobb County with communities in Georgia or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Cobb County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on workers who bike to work.

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Recent meetings

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Nov 11Cobb County Board of Commissioners MeetingBoard approved all items unanimously Nov 10Veterans Day Message from Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa N. CupidChairwoman Lisa Cubitt thanked service members and asked attendees to acknowledge them.Nov 7Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration MeetingMotion to approve the meeting agenda passed earlier in the session.Oct 30Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid outlines final voting options before election dayCounsel reported accepted absentee ballots as 7,876 of 14,626 issued (54%) and overall turnout at 40.3%.

More coverage

Cobb County elections board schedules follow-up meeting and adjourns pre-certification session

Nov 7, 2026

Board reports provisional counts: 263 total, 196 counted; 184 were out-of-precinct

Nov 7, 2026

Board seeks answers after 'abandoned ballots' and voters walking out with ballots

Nov 7, 2026

Cobb County chairwoman: Oct. 30 is last day of early voting; polls open Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Oct 30, 2026